Father of Baraboo High School graduate blocks superintendent from shaking daughter’s hand
The video of the incident at Baraboo High School’s graduation ceremony is truly heartbreaking. The young graduate appears visibly upset and confused as her father rushes on stage to block the superintendent from shaking her hand. The image of her sitting alone in her row while others are still lined up is particularly poignant. She must have felt so isolated and embarrassed in that moment, surrounded by classmates but feeling completely alone.
The actions of the father, whose name is wisely withheld to protect his daughter’s identity, are inexcusable. Instead of celebrating his daughter’s achievement, he chose to make a spectacle and embarrass her on one of the most important days of her life.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker